PM Modi to be first Indian PM to preside over UNSC meeting as India assumes rotating presidency
India TV NewsIndia on Sunday assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council and will be hosting signature events related to maritime security, peacekeeping, and counterterrorism during the month. PM Modi to be first Indian PM to preside over UNSC meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the first Indian PM to preside over a meeting during New Delhi's presidency of the United Nations Security Council, said Syed Akbaruddin, India's former envoy to UN, on Sunday. "Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the first Indian Prime Minister, who has decided to preside over a meeting of the United Nation Security Council. Video: What Syed Akbaruddin said on India assuming UNSC presidency How France responded Meanwhile, France said it is committed to working with India on strategic issues as maritime security, peacekeeping, and counter-terrorism.